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The fastest growing environmental hazard is not global warming or
fresh water shortage, it is poor waste management - and chief culprits
of waste are plastic drinking bottles. With all the efforts to increase
recycling among the average person a recent poll found that only
thirty-percent of plastic bottles are recycled. For whatever reason that
number is drastically reduced for water bottles which only see a meager
twelve percent of users recycle. So, how big of a problem is it then?
Forty-million plastic bottles a day are thrown away and end up in
landfills or as litter. This problem is compounded by the fact that this
is a fast growing trend. In 1990 the United States bought and produced
1.1 billion pounds of plastic and in 2002 that number jumped to 4
billion and is currently estimated even higher.
People have become
obsessed with bottled water and other soft drinks and are irresponsibly
disposing of them. What's more, disposable plastic bot

Promoting your business is important. If no one knows about your business, it will not be very successful. One way to effectively promote your business is by offering promotional products. Promotional products get your business's name out to the public while giving them a useful product that will remind them of your business's name over and over.
What choices are there for promotional products? There are hundreds of choices. Here are some of the more popular ones.
Writing instruments - Ballpoint pens, pencils, highlighters, permanent markers, and other writing instruments are some of the most popular promotional products for a good reason. They are inexpensive, easy to distribute, and appreciated by the recipients.
Apparel - Another popular promotional product is apparel. Baseball hats, t-shirts, golf shirts, even boxer shorts can be imprinted with your company's logo and information, and those who wear the promotional items become a walking billboard for

Calculating your shipping fees allows you to anticipate the costs involved before physically shipping a package. In the process, you may also elect to pay for and print out a label to save yourself some hassle when shipping packages. Most shipping companies offer an online shipping calculator for you to use when estimating shipping costs or purchasing labels. All that is required are the package dimensions, weight and shipping locations
Instructions
1. Measure the length, width and height of the package using a tape measure.
2. Weigh the package using a postage scale.
3. Go to your chosen shipping company's website and click on their "Rates" or "Quotes" section. You will probably be using either the United States Postage Service, UPS, FedEx or DHL -- you can find links to these pages in the References section below.
4. Enter the origination and destination addresses, along with the length, width, height and weight measurements. Click "Next," "Continue" or "Get de

Stainless steel water bottles can make an excellent part of a
promotional or merchandise campaign. Due to their long durability and
lifespan, these bottles are certain to last for years, especially if
they are treated properly. Unlike plastic bottles, which may contain
Bisphenol-A and are very difficult to clean, stainless is easy to clean
and is often preferred by institutions that require the strictest
hygiene guidelines. Because stainless objects do not retain bacteria
when washed properly, these bottles are ideal for long term use. This is
particularly important for those who participate in group sports or
activities that may involve exposure to a lot of germs and bacteria. In
order to was a bottle correctly, warm water and soap should be used and
the bottle rinsed several times to ensure there is no soap residue left
inside the bottle.
When you are selecting which stainless steel
water bottles to use in your campaign, there are a few thing

If you are a small business owner, you understand how difficult
it can be to stay visible in the marketplace. To move from "survive" to
"thrive," you need an unforgettable marketing strategy. Printing your
company's information on offices supplies and apparel is a smart and
affordable way to impress consumers.
But have you ever considered advertising yourself on athletic gear?
Maybe
you should, especially if you really consider just how many people are
invested in the watching and playing of sports. Do you have a customer
who enjoys playing golf on the weekends? Why not give him a golf shoe
bag at your next meeting? Is your coworker in a soccer league? A
personalized soccer ball would speak right to her heart.
Does your
potential client hold World Series Tickets? At the end of your meeting,
present him with a gift that not only piques his interest, but also
leaves behind a favorable impression - the gift of custom baseballs.